Don Mankin has filled many roles in his professional life: aerospace engineer, business consultant, psychologist, educator, and now travel writer. The Wall Street Journal called his book, "Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to 50 Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler" (from National Geographic Press) one of the best travel books of 2008. Don has won many awards for his travel writing including several first place awards for 60+Travel in NATJA's annual competition. Dons specialties are transformational travel and adventure travel for active seniors.